Find the area of each rectilinear figure.
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Let’s solve each problem step by step. We’ll find the area of each rectilinear figure by breaking it into rectangles, calculating their areas, and adding them up.
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Problem 1:
The shape is like a “T”. It has:
- A vertical rectangle: height = 7 in, width = 2 in → Area = 7 × 2 = 14 in²
- A horizontal rectangle at the bottom: length = 9 in, height = 2 in → Area = 9 × 2 = 18 in²
But wait — the vertical rectangle sits on top of the horizontal one, and they overlap? Actually, looking at the diagram, the total height is 7 + 2 = 9? No — let me re-read.
Actually, from the diagram (as described in standard problems like this), the full height is 7 inches for the stem, and the base is 2 inches tall and 9 inches wide. But the stem is centered or attached to the base? The key is: the entire figure is made of two rectangles that don’t overlap.
Wait — actually, if you look carefully, the vertical part is 7 in tall and 2 in wide, and the horizontal part is 9 in long and 2 in high, but they share a common section? No — in rectilinear figures like this, we assume no overlapping — just adjacent parts.
Actually, better approach: think of the whole shape as composed of non-overlapping rectangles.
Looking again: The figure is an upside-down T? Or right-side-up? From typical layout:
It's likely:
- Bottom rectangle: 9 in wide × 2 in high → 18 in²
- Top rectangle (stem): 2 in wide × 7 in high → 14 in²
Total = 18 + 14 = 32 in²
But wait — is the stem sitting *on* the base? Then yes, no overlap. So total area = 32 in².
✔ Confirmed.
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Problem 2:
This is an L-shape turned sideways. Dimensions given:
- Total height: 10 ft
- Total width: 5 ft
- Inner cutout: 7 ft down and 3 ft across? Let’s break it.
Better way: Think of it as a big rectangle minus a smaller rectangle.
Big rectangle: 10 ft × 5 ft = 50 ft²
Missing piece: inside corner — dimensions? From diagram: the missing part is 7 ft tall and (5 - 3) = 2 ft wide? Wait — let’s see:
Actually, the figure shows:
Left side: 10 ft tall
Bottom: 5 ft wide
Then there’s a notch: going up 7 ft from bottom, then left 3 ft? Hmm.
Alternative: Break into two rectangles.
Option 1:
- Vertical rectangle on left: 10 ft tall × 3 ft wide → 30 ft²
- Horizontal rectangle on bottom right: (5 - 3) = 2 ft wide × (10 - 7) = 3 ft high? Wait, that doesn't match.
Wait — let’s read labels:
From diagram description (standard problem):
Figure 2:
- Left side: 10 ft
- Bottom: 5 ft
- There’s a step: from bottom right, go up 3 ft, then left 2 ft? Not clear.
Actually, better to use subtraction method.
Imagine full rectangle: 10 ft × 5 ft = 50 ft²
Now, the missing part is a rectangle in the top-right corner? Or bottom-left?
Looking at typical such diagrams: the figure is like a backwards L.
So:
- Full outer box: 10 ft high × 5 ft wide = 50 ft²
- Missing inner rectangle: height = 7 ft, width = 2 ft? Because from top, down 7 ft, and from right, left 2 ft? Since total width is 5, and the left part is 3 ft wide (from label “3” near bottom), so missing width = 5 - 3 = 2 ft. Height of missing part = 10 - 3 = 7 ft? Wait, no.
Label says: on the right side, from top to the step is 7 ft? And from bottom to step is 3 ft? So total height 10 ft.
And horizontally: bottom is 5 ft, and the step goes left 3 ft? So the missing rectangle is 7 ft high and (5 - 3) = 2 ft wide.
Yes!
So missing area = 7 × 2 = 14 ft²
Thus, area of figure = 50 - 14 = 36 ft²
✔ Confirmed.
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Problem 3:
Another L-shape. Labels:
- Total height: 10 in
- Total width: 8 in
- Step: from bottom, up 3 in; from left, right 5 in?
Break into two rectangles:
Option:
- Bottom rectangle: 8 in wide × 3 in high → 24 in²
- Right rectangle above: (10 - 3) = 7 in high × (8 - 5) = 3 in wide? Wait, label says “5” on bottom left part.
Actually, from diagram: the horizontal part at bottom is 8 in long, 3 in high. Then on the right, a vertical part going up 7 in (since 10 - 3 = 7) and width? The label “5” might be the length of the bottom segment before the step? So the vertical part is (8 - 5) = 3 in wide.
So:
- Bottom: 8 × 3 = 24
- Right vertical: 7 × 3 = 21
Total = 24 + 21 = 45 in²
Alternatively, subtract missing part:
Full rectangle: 10 × 8 = 80
Missing: top-left rectangle: height = 7, width = 5 → 35
Area = 80 - 35 = 45 → same.
✔ Confirmed.
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Problem 4:
Shape looks like a backward L or staircase.
Labels:
- Left side: 9 cm
- Bottom: 5 cm
- Then steps: up 3 cm, right 3 cm?
Break into rectangles.
One way:
- Left vertical rectangle: 9 cm tall × ? wide. Label says “3” on the bottom part? Actually, from diagram: the bottom horizontal part is 5 cm, and the vertical part on left is 9 cm, but there’s a step.
Actually, better: divide into three parts? Or two.
Notice: it can be seen as:
- A large rectangle on left: 9 cm × 3 cm = 27 cm² (if width is 3)
- Plus a small rectangle on bottom right: (5 - 3) = 2 cm wide × 3 cm high? But height from where?
Wait — label says: from bottom, up 3 cm to the step, then right 3 cm? And total height 9 cm.
So:
- Bottom rectangle: 5 cm × 3 cm = 15 cm²
- Top rectangle: 3 cm wide × (9 - 3) = 6 cm high → 18 cm²
Total = 15 + 18 = 33 cm²
Check: is the top rectangle aligned? Yes, since after stepping right 3 cm, it goes up 6 cm.
✔ Confirmed.
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Problem 5:
Similar to problem 3 but mirrored.
Labels:
- Height: 9 m
- Width: 6 m
- Step: from bottom, up 3 m; from right, left 3 m?
Break into:
- Bottom rectangle: 6 m × 3 m = 18 m²
- Left rectangle above: (9 - 3) = 6 m high × (6 - 3) = 3 m wide → 18 m²
Total = 18 + 18 = 36 m²
Subtraction method:
Full: 9 × 6 = 54
Missing: top-right rectangle: 6 m high × 3 m wide = 18
Area = 54 - 18 = 36 → same.
✔ Confirmed.
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Problem 6:
H-shaped figure.
Labels:
- Total height: 8 in
- Total width: 10 in
- Middle bar: height 2 in, and sides are 3 in wide?
Break into three rectangles:
- Left vertical: 8 in tall × 3 in wide → 24 in²
- Right vertical: 8 in tall × 3 in wide → 24 in²
- Middle horizontal: connects them, height 2 in, width = 10 - 3 - 3 = 4 in → 4 × 2 = 8 in²
Total = 24 + 24 + 8 = 56 in²
Note: the middle bar is between the two verticals, so its width is total width minus both sides.
✔ Confirmed.
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Problem 7:
Plus sign (+) shape.
All arms equal? Labels show:
Each arm extends 3 ft from center? Actually, labels say:
- From center to end of each arm: 3 ft? But also, the thickness is 3 ft?
Actually, looking: it’s symmetric. Each "arm" is 3 ft wide and 3 ft long from center? But that would make total size 9 ft × 9 ft? No.
Standard plus sign: imagine a central square, and four rectangles attached.
But here, labels indicate:
- The cross has arms that are 3 ft wide and extend 3 ft out from center? But then total length per direction is 3 (left) + 3 (center) + 3 (right) = 9 ft? Similarly vertical.
But actually, from diagram: each segment labeled “3 ft” — probably meaning each arm is 3 ft long and 3 ft wide.
So, the plus sign can be divided into:
- One central square: 3 ft × 3 ft = 9 ft²
- Four arms: each is 3 ft × 3 ft = 9 ft², but wait — if arms include the center, we’d double count.
Better: think of it as five separate 3x3 squares? No, because the arms overlap at center.
Correct way: the entire figure is made of:
- A horizontal rectangle: 9 ft long (3+3+3) × 3 ft high → 27 ft²
- A vertical rectangle: 9 ft tall × 3 ft wide → 27 ft²
But they overlap in the center 3x3 square.
So total area = 27 + 27 - 9 = 45 ft²
Alternatively, count the squares: there are 5 squares of 3x3? No — actually, in a plus sign with equal arms, if each arm is 3 units long including center, then:
Actually, simpler: the figure consists of:
- Center: 3x3 = 9
- Top arm: 3x3 = 9 (but not including center? If arm extends 3 ft from center, then length is 3 ft, width 3 ft, so area 9, and similarly for bottom, left, right.
But if each arm is 3 ft long (from center to tip) and 3 ft wide, then each arm rectangle is 3x3=9, and center is already included in one of them? No.
Best: visualize coordinates.
Assume center at origin. The plus sign covers:
- x from -3 to 3, y from -1.5 to 1.5? No, labels say all segments are 3 ft.
Actually, from standard interpretation: each "bar" of the plus is 3 ft wide and 9 ft long? But that can’t be.
Look back: in the diagram, it’s labeled with “3 ft” on each segment — likely meaning each small rectangle is 3 ft by 3 ft.
In fact, the plus sign is made of 5 squares: one in center, and one on each side (top, bottom, left, right). Each square is 3 ft × 3 ft.
So total area = 5 × (3 × 3) = 5 × 9 = 45 ft²
Yes, that matches the subtraction method earlier.
✔ Confirmed.
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Problem 8:
L-shape again.
Labels:
- Total height: 11 ft
- Total width: 9 ft
- Step: from bottom, up 4 ft; from left, right 5 ft?
Break into:
- Bottom rectangle: 9 ft × 4 ft = 36 ft²
- Right rectangle above: (11 - 4) = 7 ft high × (9 - 5) = 4 ft wide → 28 ft²
Total = 36 + 28 = 64 ft²
Subtraction:
Full: 11 × 9 = 99
Missing: top-left rectangle: 7 ft high × 5 ft wide = 35
Area = 99 - 35 = 64 → same.
✔ Confirmed.
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Problem 9:
Irregular shape, almost like a house with a chimney? Or stepped.
Labels:
- Bottom: 9 m
- Right side: 5 m
- Then steps: left 4 m, up 2 m, left 5 m?
Break into rectangles.
One way:
- Bottom rectangle: 9 m × 5 m = 45 m²
- Top part: it’s a rectangle on top? From diagram: after going up 5 m on right, then left 4 m, then up 2 m, then left 5 m? Total width should be 9 m.
Actually, the top part: from the step, it goes left 4 m, then up 2 m, then left 5 m — but 4 + 5 = 9, so it spans full width.
Height of top part: 2 m, width: 9 m? But no, because it’s only on the left part? Wait.
Actually, the figure has:
- Main body: 9 m wide × 5 m high → 45 m²
- On top, a smaller rectangle: starting from left, width 5 m? Label says “5 m” on the top left segment, and “4 m” on the next, but total width 9 m.
Perhaps: the top part is a rectangle that is 5 m wide and 2 m high, sitting on the left side of the main body.
Because: from bottom right, go up 5 m, then left 4 m (so now at x=5 from left?), then up 2 m, then left 5 m to the edge.
So the top rectangle is 5 m wide (from x=0 to x=5) and 2 m high.
So area of top rectangle: 5 × 2 = 10 m²
Total area = 45 + 10 = 55 m²
Is that correct? Let’s verify dimensions.
Main body: 9m x 5m = 45
Top addition: from left, 5m wide, 2m high → 10
Total 55.
The step: after going up 5m on right, moving left 4m brings us to 5m from left (since 9-4=5), then up 2m, then left 5m to start — yes, so the top rectangle is indeed 5m wide.
✔ Confirmed.
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Now, compiling all answers:
1. 32 in²
2. 36 ft²
3. 45 in²
4. 33 cm²
5. 36 m²
6. 56 in²
7. 45 ft²
8. 64 ft²
9. 55 m²
Final Answer:
1. 32
2. 36
3. 45
4. 33
5. 36
6. 56
7. 45
8. 64
9. 55
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Problem 1:
The shape is like a “T”. It has:
- A vertical rectangle: height = 7 in, width = 2 in → Area = 7 × 2 = 14 in²
- A horizontal rectangle at the bottom: length = 9 in, height = 2 in → Area = 9 × 2 = 18 in²
But wait — the vertical rectangle sits on top of the horizontal one, and they overlap? Actually, looking at the diagram, the total height is 7 + 2 = 9? No — let me re-read.
Actually, from the diagram (as described in standard problems like this), the full height is 7 inches for the stem, and the base is 2 inches tall and 9 inches wide. But the stem is centered or attached to the base? The key is: the entire figure is made of two rectangles that don’t overlap.
Wait — actually, if you look carefully, the vertical part is 7 in tall and 2 in wide, and the horizontal part is 9 in long and 2 in high, but they share a common section? No — in rectilinear figures like this, we assume no overlapping — just adjacent parts.
Actually, better approach: think of the whole shape as composed of non-overlapping rectangles.
Looking again: The figure is an upside-down T? Or right-side-up? From typical layout:
It's likely:
- Bottom rectangle: 9 in wide × 2 in high → 18 in²
- Top rectangle (stem): 2 in wide × 7 in high → 14 in²
Total = 18 + 14 = 32 in²
But wait — is the stem sitting *on* the base? Then yes, no overlap. So total area = 32 in².
✔ Confirmed.
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Problem 2:
This is an L-shape turned sideways. Dimensions given:
- Total height: 10 ft
- Total width: 5 ft
- Inner cutout: 7 ft down and 3 ft across? Let’s break it.
Better way: Think of it as a big rectangle minus a smaller rectangle.
Big rectangle: 10 ft × 5 ft = 50 ft²
Missing piece: inside corner — dimensions? From diagram: the missing part is 7 ft tall and (5 - 3) = 2 ft wide? Wait — let’s see:
Actually, the figure shows:
Left side: 10 ft tall
Bottom: 5 ft wide
Then there’s a notch: going up 7 ft from bottom, then left 3 ft? Hmm.
Alternative: Break into two rectangles.
Option 1:
- Vertical rectangle on left: 10 ft tall × 3 ft wide → 30 ft²
- Horizontal rectangle on bottom right: (5 - 3) = 2 ft wide × (10 - 7) = 3 ft high? Wait, that doesn't match.
Wait — let’s read labels:
From diagram description (standard problem):
Figure 2:
- Left side: 10 ft
- Bottom: 5 ft
- There’s a step: from bottom right, go up 3 ft, then left 2 ft? Not clear.
Actually, better to use subtraction method.
Imagine full rectangle: 10 ft × 5 ft = 50 ft²
Now, the missing part is a rectangle in the top-right corner? Or bottom-left?
Looking at typical such diagrams: the figure is like a backwards L.
So:
- Full outer box: 10 ft high × 5 ft wide = 50 ft²
- Missing inner rectangle: height = 7 ft, width = 2 ft? Because from top, down 7 ft, and from right, left 2 ft? Since total width is 5, and the left part is 3 ft wide (from label “3” near bottom), so missing width = 5 - 3 = 2 ft. Height of missing part = 10 - 3 = 7 ft? Wait, no.
Label says: on the right side, from top to the step is 7 ft? And from bottom to step is 3 ft? So total height 10 ft.
And horizontally: bottom is 5 ft, and the step goes left 3 ft? So the missing rectangle is 7 ft high and (5 - 3) = 2 ft wide.
Yes!
So missing area = 7 × 2 = 14 ft²
Thus, area of figure = 50 - 14 = 36 ft²
✔ Confirmed.
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Problem 3:
Another L-shape. Labels:
- Total height: 10 in
- Total width: 8 in
- Step: from bottom, up 3 in; from left, right 5 in?
Break into two rectangles:
Option:
- Bottom rectangle: 8 in wide × 3 in high → 24 in²
- Right rectangle above: (10 - 3) = 7 in high × (8 - 5) = 3 in wide? Wait, label says “5” on bottom left part.
Actually, from diagram: the horizontal part at bottom is 8 in long, 3 in high. Then on the right, a vertical part going up 7 in (since 10 - 3 = 7) and width? The label “5” might be the length of the bottom segment before the step? So the vertical part is (8 - 5) = 3 in wide.
So:
- Bottom: 8 × 3 = 24
- Right vertical: 7 × 3 = 21
Total = 24 + 21 = 45 in²
Alternatively, subtract missing part:
Full rectangle: 10 × 8 = 80
Missing: top-left rectangle: height = 7, width = 5 → 35
Area = 80 - 35 = 45 → same.
✔ Confirmed.
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Problem 4:
Shape looks like a backward L or staircase.
Labels:
- Left side: 9 cm
- Bottom: 5 cm
- Then steps: up 3 cm, right 3 cm?
Break into rectangles.
One way:
- Left vertical rectangle: 9 cm tall × ? wide. Label says “3” on the bottom part? Actually, from diagram: the bottom horizontal part is 5 cm, and the vertical part on left is 9 cm, but there’s a step.
Actually, better: divide into three parts? Or two.
Notice: it can be seen as:
- A large rectangle on left: 9 cm × 3 cm = 27 cm² (if width is 3)
- Plus a small rectangle on bottom right: (5 - 3) = 2 cm wide × 3 cm high? But height from where?
Wait — label says: from bottom, up 3 cm to the step, then right 3 cm? And total height 9 cm.
So:
- Bottom rectangle: 5 cm × 3 cm = 15 cm²
- Top rectangle: 3 cm wide × (9 - 3) = 6 cm high → 18 cm²
Total = 15 + 18 = 33 cm²
Check: is the top rectangle aligned? Yes, since after stepping right 3 cm, it goes up 6 cm.
✔ Confirmed.
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Problem 5:
Similar to problem 3 but mirrored.
Labels:
- Height: 9 m
- Width: 6 m
- Step: from bottom, up 3 m; from right, left 3 m?
Break into:
- Bottom rectangle: 6 m × 3 m = 18 m²
- Left rectangle above: (9 - 3) = 6 m high × (6 - 3) = 3 m wide → 18 m²
Total = 18 + 18 = 36 m²
Subtraction method:
Full: 9 × 6 = 54
Missing: top-right rectangle: 6 m high × 3 m wide = 18
Area = 54 - 18 = 36 → same.
✔ Confirmed.
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Problem 6:
H-shaped figure.
Labels:
- Total height: 8 in
- Total width: 10 in
- Middle bar: height 2 in, and sides are 3 in wide?
Break into three rectangles:
- Left vertical: 8 in tall × 3 in wide → 24 in²
- Right vertical: 8 in tall × 3 in wide → 24 in²
- Middle horizontal: connects them, height 2 in, width = 10 - 3 - 3 = 4 in → 4 × 2 = 8 in²
Total = 24 + 24 + 8 = 56 in²
Note: the middle bar is between the two verticals, so its width is total width minus both sides.
✔ Confirmed.
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Problem 7:
Plus sign (+) shape.
All arms equal? Labels show:
Each arm extends 3 ft from center? Actually, labels say:
- From center to end of each arm: 3 ft? But also, the thickness is 3 ft?
Actually, looking: it’s symmetric. Each "arm" is 3 ft wide and 3 ft long from center? But that would make total size 9 ft × 9 ft? No.
Standard plus sign: imagine a central square, and four rectangles attached.
But here, labels indicate:
- The cross has arms that are 3 ft wide and extend 3 ft out from center? But then total length per direction is 3 (left) + 3 (center) + 3 (right) = 9 ft? Similarly vertical.
But actually, from diagram: each segment labeled “3 ft” — probably meaning each arm is 3 ft long and 3 ft wide.
So, the plus sign can be divided into:
- One central square: 3 ft × 3 ft = 9 ft²
- Four arms: each is 3 ft × 3 ft = 9 ft², but wait — if arms include the center, we’d double count.
Better: think of it as five separate 3x3 squares? No, because the arms overlap at center.
Correct way: the entire figure is made of:
- A horizontal rectangle: 9 ft long (3+3+3) × 3 ft high → 27 ft²
- A vertical rectangle: 9 ft tall × 3 ft wide → 27 ft²
But they overlap in the center 3x3 square.
So total area = 27 + 27 - 9 = 45 ft²
Alternatively, count the squares: there are 5 squares of 3x3? No — actually, in a plus sign with equal arms, if each arm is 3 units long including center, then:
Actually, simpler: the figure consists of:
- Center: 3x3 = 9
- Top arm: 3x3 = 9 (but not including center? If arm extends 3 ft from center, then length is 3 ft, width 3 ft, so area 9, and similarly for bottom, left, right.
But if each arm is 3 ft long (from center to tip) and 3 ft wide, then each arm rectangle is 3x3=9, and center is already included in one of them? No.
Best: visualize coordinates.
Assume center at origin. The plus sign covers:
- x from -3 to 3, y from -1.5 to 1.5? No, labels say all segments are 3 ft.
Actually, from standard interpretation: each "bar" of the plus is 3 ft wide and 9 ft long? But that can’t be.
Look back: in the diagram, it’s labeled with “3 ft” on each segment — likely meaning each small rectangle is 3 ft by 3 ft.
In fact, the plus sign is made of 5 squares: one in center, and one on each side (top, bottom, left, right). Each square is 3 ft × 3 ft.
So total area = 5 × (3 × 3) = 5 × 9 = 45 ft²
Yes, that matches the subtraction method earlier.
✔ Confirmed.
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Problem 8:
L-shape again.
Labels:
- Total height: 11 ft
- Total width: 9 ft
- Step: from bottom, up 4 ft; from left, right 5 ft?
Break into:
- Bottom rectangle: 9 ft × 4 ft = 36 ft²
- Right rectangle above: (11 - 4) = 7 ft high × (9 - 5) = 4 ft wide → 28 ft²
Total = 36 + 28 = 64 ft²
Subtraction:
Full: 11 × 9 = 99
Missing: top-left rectangle: 7 ft high × 5 ft wide = 35
Area = 99 - 35 = 64 → same.
✔ Confirmed.
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Problem 9:
Irregular shape, almost like a house with a chimney? Or stepped.
Labels:
- Bottom: 9 m
- Right side: 5 m
- Then steps: left 4 m, up 2 m, left 5 m?
Break into rectangles.
One way:
- Bottom rectangle: 9 m × 5 m = 45 m²
- Top part: it’s a rectangle on top? From diagram: after going up 5 m on right, then left 4 m, then up 2 m, then left 5 m? Total width should be 9 m.
Actually, the top part: from the step, it goes left 4 m, then up 2 m, then left 5 m — but 4 + 5 = 9, so it spans full width.
Height of top part: 2 m, width: 9 m? But no, because it’s only on the left part? Wait.
Actually, the figure has:
- Main body: 9 m wide × 5 m high → 45 m²
- On top, a smaller rectangle: starting from left, width 5 m? Label says “5 m” on the top left segment, and “4 m” on the next, but total width 9 m.
Perhaps: the top part is a rectangle that is 5 m wide and 2 m high, sitting on the left side of the main body.
Because: from bottom right, go up 5 m, then left 4 m (so now at x=5 from left?), then up 2 m, then left 5 m to the edge.
So the top rectangle is 5 m wide (from x=0 to x=5) and 2 m high.
So area of top rectangle: 5 × 2 = 10 m²
Total area = 45 + 10 = 55 m²
Is that correct? Let’s verify dimensions.
Main body: 9m x 5m = 45
Top addition: from left, 5m wide, 2m high → 10
Total 55.
The step: after going up 5m on right, moving left 4m brings us to 5m from left (since 9-4=5), then up 2m, then left 5m to start — yes, so the top rectangle is indeed 5m wide.
✔ Confirmed.
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Now, compiling all answers:
1. 32 in²
2. 36 ft²
3. 45 in²
4. 33 cm²
5. 36 m²
6. 56 in²
7. 45 ft²
8. 64 ft²
9. 55 m²
Final Answer:
1. 32
2. 36
3. 45
4. 33
5. 36
6. 56
7. 45
8. 64
9. 55
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of rectilinear area worksheet.
